Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Jim B

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Gene wrote at 2009-05-27 00:48:33
I have the same burn but much more burned?,,my blisters are the size of golf balls and i have 4 big ones with a whole lot of little ones everywhere else ...doctor wrapped me up and told me to let it take its toll,,with t-3s...breaking open the blisters dont sound like fun but i ask the doctor that and told me it,ll be a better chance to get infected by doing that????and man the pain!!!!!!!.....well in a couple days if it dont break ill break and wipe it after i take a long shower and soften it up then powwwwww    ouch!!!!!! then next day feel better....But im telling everyone wear sunblock because it sure aint worth the pain ....thank you for everyones time.. Eugene

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BW wrote at 2010-04-25 00:26:33
I disagree.

You're not ever supposed to pop blisters on your own, they're supposed to pop by themselves. Doing so before they are ready can cause infection and serious pain. I wouldn't recommend this.  

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melc4k wrote at 2010-06-19 15:31:26
DO NOT BREAK BLISTERS, that adds the the risk of infection, let the body heal itself and watch for infection and swelling.  Apply cooling agents (not ice, and NO butter or oil's) over the counter sunburn gels are best. Give it time and stay out of the sun

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MikeF wrote at 2010-06-29 12:24:57
I disagree with JimB. You should never break or wash away blisters on a second degree burn, as this will make you more susceptible to infection. By doing this you will cut your risk of infection by more than 50%. If this was the case where the outer layer has been sealed and it is only perspiration under the skin it would be fine to remove this outer layer, but if these are large blisters that cover large areas of skin it is always best to leave them in place as this is your body's version of a bandage to protect damaged skin.  

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lex wrote at 2010-07-10 12:25:59
i cant believe you wouls instruct someone to pop blisters. thats horrible! they will scar. I just got sun poisoning thought it was healing so went to store with t shirt on n the heat created blesters. went back home n stayed naked again applyed euclyptis oil to the area n next day blisters went away. vinegar aloe honey n milk all work. i used all. my burn is healing well. U donot use soapeither it will strip your naturaloils n irritate your skin further. what an idiot. pop blisters. omg!

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Anonymous wrote at 2011-05-30 16:44:37
OMG!  That's about the worst advice I've read on here.  Are you for real or are you some 12 year old kid trying to destroy people?  Blisters are the body's way of protecting itself from infection.  Popping and/or removing blisters will open you up to serious infection and scarring.  Ignore this horrible advice and read up about treating sunburn blisters legitimate websites, like webmd.  You should NEVER EVER pop blisters!!!  The skin underneath is raw and needs time to strengthen.  The blisters will drain when the body is ready.

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